MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc backing plates corroded
Front inner sills corroded
Front subframe & lower arms corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 40kg (3.7.B.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside front wheel stiff to turn
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear wheel arches corroded
rear discs corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to split around outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion to all suspension components under vehicle
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to split around outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion to all suspension components under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks. advise replace.
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake appears to have been hot. possible pad damage.
Rear cill ends corrosion.appear to have has repairs.
general chassis corrosion. general body corrosion.
some bind to rear brakes.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks. advise replace.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake appears to have been hot. possible pad damage.
Rear cill ends corrosion.appear to have has repairs.
general chassis corrosion. general body corrosion.
some bind to rear brakes.
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTINGS CORRODED N/S/F TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON EDGES
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND MOUNTINGS CORRODED N/S/F TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON EDGES
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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YH03 YYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH03 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YH03 YYS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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